How can you avoid phishing on social media?

Phishing isn’t limited to email anymore. Today, social media is one of the top platforms where cybercriminals target users—because that’s where people spend their time, and where their guard is often down.

Facebook, in particular, has become a major hotspot for phishing activity. Unfortunately, many users assume that links shared by friends or family are automatically safe.

Don’t trust it just because a friend shared it

A common tactic in phishing campaigns is to compromise one account and use it to spread malicious links to others. That’s why you’ll sometimes see stories or messages like “Is this you?” or “Check this out”—designed to spark curiosity and get you to click.

The problem? It often looks like it came from someone you know and trust.

Social media phishing often works because:

• People assume shared content has been vetted by the person posting it
• Messages feel casual and familiar—so they don’t raise suspicion

But that trust is exactly what attackers are counting on.

Avoid clicking links—especially on Facebook

Facebook is a common phishing vector because it combines high traffic with casual behavior. Many users click automatically, without checking the post’s legitimacy or the link destination.

If you’re on a work computer, the stakes are even higher. A single click could open the door to malware or give a threat actor access to sensitive data.

That’s why one of the strongest recommendations we made in the transcript was to never click links on Facebook from your work device. Instead, use personal devices for personal browsing and avoid connecting your business systems to risky platforms.

Train your team, and don’t rely on instinct

It’s easy to think phishing attempts are always obvious—but they’re getting more convincing daily. The best protection is proactive education.

We recommend:

• Regular phishing awareness training
• Clear policies for social media usage on business machines

TeamLogic IT can provide the testing, tools, and training to make your people your strongest defense.